Pima County Medical Examiner determines cause of death of former Arizona swimmer Ty Wells

Pima County Medical Examiner determines cause of death of former Arizona swimmer Ty Wells

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 3, 2023 – The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that Ty Wells, a 23-year-old former University of Arizona swimmer, died Jan. 27 in Tucson of natural causes secondary to a disseminated streptococcal bacterial infection following a protracted upper respiratory tract infection.

The results come following a postmortem examination with subsequent laboratory testing.

Wells competed with the Wildcats from 2018 to 2022, specializing in the breaststroke. He earned his bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Physiology in May 2022.

To request a copy of the examination report when it becomes available, contact the Medical Examiner's office at 520-724-8600. The Medical Examiner’s Office will not have additional comments about the examination or findings prior to the release of the completed examination report.